Exposed: How a Fellow Author’s Shady Scam Turned into the Ultimate Payback – You Won’t Believe What Happened Next!
[Will she take this ludicrous bait?]
From: Sarah J Maas
Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 6:23 AM
Oh my goodness, I’m so sorry my email came across that way. That truly wasn’t my intention.
Of course I remember our years in writers’ groups, the shared agents, the late-night critique sessions, and all the conversations about craft and career. Those seasons mattered to me, and so did the camaraderie. I would never intentionally write to you as though we were strangers.
The reason I reached out in that tone is because I’ve recently started working with someone new who has been helping me refine positioning, outreach, and long-term strategy around my books. Part of that process has involved reconnecting with fellow authors in a more intentional way, almost like beginning fresh conversations, even with people I’ve known for years.
